Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp

Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp: side-by-side expected price, mileage or range, and core specs before you shortlist.

Comparison overview

Key highlights Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Expected ex-showroom ₹138,000 ₹1,329,390
Engine 249 cc 1000 cc
Mileage 44.0 kmpl 17.0 kmpl
Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 155 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Top speed 132 kmph —
Bajaj Pulsar N250
Bajaj Pulsar N250

₹138,000 Onwards

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Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp

₹1,329,390 Onwards

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Specifications

Performance 3
Performance Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Mileage 44 Kmpl 17 Kmpl
Top Speed 132 —
Max Torque 21.5 Nm @ 6500 rpm 107 Nm @ 9000 rpm
Engine 7
Engine Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Displacement 249.07 1000
Compression Ratio 10.3 ± 0.3:1 11.7:1
Cooling System Oil Cooled Liquid Cooled
Bore 72 76
No Of Cylinders 1 4
Stroke 61 55.1
Valve Per Cylinder 2 4
Battery 3
Battery Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Battery Type VRLA 12 V, 6.3 Ah
Battery Capacity 12V 8Ah —
Low Battery Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel 6
Fuel Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Fuel Supply Fuel Injection —
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol
Fuel Capacity 14 17
Fuel Reserve 2 3.7
Low Fuel Indicator Yes Yes
Fuel Gauge Digital Digital
Dimensions 8
Dimensions Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Ground Clearance 165 135
Height 1050 1085
Kerb Weight 164 212
Length 1989 2140
Passenger Footrest Yes Yes
Saddle Height 795 —
Seat Height 795 809
Width 743 790
Transmission 3
Transmission Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch Assist And Slipper Clutch
Gear Box 5 Speed 6 Speed
Transmission Constant Mesh Manual
Brakes 5
Brakes Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Rear Brake Disc Disc
Abs Dual Channel Dual Channel
Front Brake Disc Disc
Front Brake Diameter 300 310
Rear Brake Diameter 230 240
Suspension 2
Suspension Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Suspension Front USD (37mm) SHOWA SFF-BP™ Forks
Suspension Rear Monoshock nitrox Monoshock
Wheels & Tyres 8
Wheels & Tyres Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Tyre Size Front :110/70 - 17 , Rear : 140/70 - 17 Front : 120/70 - 17, Rear : 180/55 - 17
Wheel Size Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch Front : 17 inch, Rear : 17 inch
Wheels Type Alloy Alloy
Tubeless Tyre Tubeless Tubeless
Wheelbase 1351 1455
Front Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 25 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider 28 —
Rear Tyre Pressure Rider And Pillion 32 —
Electricals 4
Electricals Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Charging Point Yes —
Mobile Connectivity Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes —
Usb Charging Port Yes —
Lights 6
Lights Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Tail Light LED LED
Drls LED Yes
Projector Headlights Yes —
Led Tail Light Yes —
Distance To Empty Indicator Yes —
Low Oil Indicator Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster 7
Instrument Cluster Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Display LCD —
Instrument Console Fully Digital Digital
Odometer Digital Digital
Speedometer Digital Digital
Tripmeter Digital V
Techometer Analogue Digital
Clock Yes Yes
Seat 1
Seat Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Seat Type Split —
Features 4
Features Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Additional Features Gear indicator, Range Indicator Torque Control
Navigation Yes Yes
Call Sms Alerts Yes Yes
Mobile Application — Yes
Other 11
Other Pulsar N250 Cb1000 Hornet Sp
Max Power 24.13 bhp @ 8750 rpm 155 bhp @ 11000 rpm
Emission Type BS-VI BS6 Phase 2B
Engine Type Single cylinder, 4 stroke, SOHC, 2 valve, Oil cooled, FI 4-Stroke, 16 Valves, Inline-Four DOHC, Liquid-Cooled
Body Type Street Bike —
Drive Type Chain Drive —
Frame Tubualar Frame Double Beam
Adjustable Windshield Yes —
Ignition CDI —
Head Light Bi functional LED projector headlamp LED
Turn Signal Lamp LED LED
Braking Type — Dual Channel ABS

Price difference

Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp starts at ₹1,329,390. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹1,191,390 at expected ex-showroom.

Mileage and range

Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp is listed at 17 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 27 kmpl more.

Which one should you buy?

Use the spec table for Bajaj Pulsar N250 vs Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp and get on-road quotes before booking. Match price, claimed economy and riding character to how you actually ride.

FAQs

Which is cheaper, Bajaj Pulsar N250 or Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 starts at ₹138,000 and Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp starts at ₹1,329,390. Bajaj Pulsar N250 is cheaper by ₹1,191,390 at expected ex-showroom.
Which has better mileage or range?
Bajaj Pulsar N250 is listed at 44 kmpl; Honda Cb1000 Hornet Sp is listed at 17 kmpl. Bajaj Pulsar N250 claims 27 kmpl more.
Should I buy the Pulsar N250 or the Cb1000 Hornet Sp?
Match the bike to your roads: city vs highway, solo vs pillion, and how much you care about running cost versus features. Use the spec table and on-road quotes to confirm.

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